For many, public space is synonymous with “broken”.
We transform libraries into “Palaces for the People”, connecting communities to knowledge and belonging.
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Book Bunk
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We build Libraries! Flagship Project: Full restoration of McMillan Memorial Library & branches in Kaloleni & Makadara. Founders: @Shirokoinange x @SisterKilljoy
Nairobi, Kenya Katılım Şubat 2017
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Learn Sign Language at Eastlands Library starting 10th March. Classes will take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 am. Sign up via: tr.ee/6HhvDVaXZI or in person at Eastlands Library. Sign-ups close on 4th March. #NBOLibraries #inclusivity #signlanguage
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NEWS: Mark your calendars: @nbolitfest, a festival of ideas co-presented by @TheBookBunk and @hayfestival is back this May 8th - 10th. Programme to run across McMillan Memorial Library, Eastlands Library and Kaloleni Library. Serving as Curator once again. More soon! ✨
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Huge thanks to everyone who called and sent messages. I had a lovely 52nd birthday, thanks to my fantastic @Ouida_Lagos & @bookbuzzNG teams who got me such thoughtful presents! Thank you so much. Thanks also to @MissWanaWana, Tunde Lawal and my bestie for swinging round. ❤️❤️❤️
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Something for everyone at #NBOLibraries
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Hey everyone, Tomorrow (Friday, the 27th of Feb), we’ll be having a Philosophy Discussion at the McMillan Library in town, from 5pm - 7pm. The discussion will be on Liberty, and will be facilitated by @kelvin__kamau. Entrance will be 200 bob. Karibuni nyote!
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We have a date 🥳
@nbolitfest 2026
Mark you calendars 8-10 May we are at #NBOLibraries
NBO Litfest@nbolitfest
Save the Dates: 8–10 May The 5th edition of Nairobi Litfest, co-presented by @TheBookBunk and @hayfestival Global, is fast approaching! A joyful gathering of writers, artists and thinkers from across disciplines. Programme announcements coming soon. #nairobilitfest #hayfestival
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Save the Dates: 8–10 May
The 5th edition of Nairobi Litfest, co-presented by @TheBookBunk and @hayfestival Global, is fast approaching!
A joyful gathering of writers, artists and thinkers from across disciplines.
Programme announcements coming soon.
#nairobilitfest #hayfestival
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Seeing my children’s books travel across Africa reminds me why I do this work. Stories connect us. Thank you @TheBookBunk ❤️
Book Bunk@TheBookBunk
Term 1 mid term break at #NBOLibraries Readers ✅ Books courtesy of @lolashoneyin 🫶
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@lolashoneyin We love seeing kids light up when they read stories where they can truly see themselves.
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Hey everyone,
Tomorrow (Friday, the 27th of Feb), we’ll be having a Philosophy Discussion at the McMillan Library in town, from 5pm - 7pm.
The discussion will be on Liberty, and will be facilitated by @kelvin__kamau.
Entrance will be 200 bob.
Karibuni nyote!
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Learn Sign Language at Eastlands Library starting 10th March.
Classes will take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 am.
Sign up via: tr.ee/6HhvDVaXZI or in person at Eastlands Library.
Sign-ups close on 4th March.
#NBOLibraries #inclusivity #signlanguage
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Meet @AtlantaBeltline, a 2025-2026 @WRIRossCities #PrizeforCities finalist 🏆.
This 22-mile loop through Atlanta, 🇺🇸, has:
🧩 Connected 45 neighborhoods
🌳 Developed 470 acres of new green space
🏘️ Created/preserved 6.3k+ affordable housing units
More ➡️ bit.ly/4cwkVXm
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To express interest, scan the QR code or click: tr.ee/ddICmy_6N-
📸: Courtesy of WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities
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We’re looking for individuals and organisations to join #NBOLibraries as Programme partners.
If you can support secondary school students, assist younger learners, or facilitate digital literacy workshops, we’d love to hear from you!
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#NBOLibraries represented at Litfest Bergen (4–8 Feb 2026) with @wanjirukoinange discussing prioritising literary festivals, decolonisation in practice, and literary heritage. Attend online: bit.ly/3ZgQblu
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This affirms what we believe deeply: that libraries are essential social infrastructure, places where culture, learning, and community can thrive.
Follow our journey as we continue bringing Nairobi’s public libraries back to life.
📷: Courtesy of WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities
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We’re honoured to share that Book Bunk has been named a finalist for the 2025–2026 @WRIRossCities
This global recognition celebrates our work reimagining Nairobi’s public libraries as powerful civic spaces for culture, learning, and community.
#PrizeForCities #NBOLibraries
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